Crane: Sumatra

(13.5%) Crane: Sumatra is an Imperial Stout brewed with coffee and aged in bourbon barrels. Over the course of two years we brewed multiple massive stouts employing double mashes and very long boils to achieve huge body and flavor. These were laid to rest in Buffalo Trace and Booker barrels for one to two years. We then sampled and blended carefully after noting the characteristics of each barrel. 
 
We recommend pouring with vigor to release the carbonation trapped in the thick liquid and create a nice layer of foam. We get notes of chocolate truffles soaked in bourbon, sticky praline, and boozy chocolate cake with layers of caramel and vanilla.     
 
The Sumatra variant was conditioned on honey-processed beans from the Kerinci Highlands of Sumatra, sourced and roasted by our friends @jrenecoffee. This beautiful coffee adds notes of anise, apricot, cherry, and honey to the rich base stout.